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To: 49thMIMOMander who wrote (3033)	10/6/2001 7:36:50 PM
From: maceng2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I am sure you are familiar with the concept of "the tyranny of the majority" Well, sorry I am not. Please explain in simple terms. Besides, I feel you missed my point. Do you think the idea we are just one human race is right? And for all our problems... we humans, at a very deep level, actually like one and another? And our problems and hatred are just our terrible burdens put upon us? Explain that too. I can debate if you are interested.

To: 49thMIMOMander who wrote (3033)	10/6/2001 8:49:25 PM
From: FaultLine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I am sure you are familiar with the concept of "the tyranny of the majority" Something a pure majority system, or two-party system would lead to, the majority takes total control. (includes interpreting the constitution) As well as familiar with how the US system avoids that, through congress-senate-president, hopefully not all from the same majority, might happen by mistake. and let's not overlook the vital role the Supreme Court has played in protecting the rights of the minority on many issues. --fl